Fortnite to Add The Simpsons to UEFN Program
Epic Games and Disney have announced that The Simpsons is being added to the Fortnite UEFN program, allowing players to create games based on the iconic show with officially licensed characters and settings.
Epic Games and Disney have announced that The Simpsons is being added to the Fortnite UEFN program, allowing players to create games based on the iconic show with officially licensed characters and settings.
Epic Games and Disney have revealed that The Simpsons will join the Fortnite UEFN program, enabling players to develop games featuring authentic characters and settings from the beloved animated series. This collaboration follows a previous partnership that brought Star Wars assets to UEFN, resulting in impressive creations by the community.
The tools for The Simpsons integration are scheduled to launch later this year, although potential limitations have not been disclosed yet. While Disney imposed restrictions on the use of Star Wars assets for certain purposes, such as political messaging, the creative possibilities with The Simpsons content are vast.
One anticipated outcome of this collaboration is the recreation of the popular 2003 title, The Simpsons: Hit & Run, within Fortnite. Fans have long awaited a remake or re-release of the classic game, and the UEFN tools may provide the platform for such endeavors. Additionally, there is speculation about the potential for an independent remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
The inclusion of The Simpsons in the UEFN program aligns with the success of the previous Fortnite x The Simpsons crossover, which attracted 80 million unique players and revitalized Fortnite's player base. Disney Digital Entertainment's Ray Gresko expressed excitement about the creative possibilities, citing the positive outcomes of providing developers with assets and seeing their passion translate into engaging experiences.
